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American Revolution Research Paper
Short Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit a typed research paper and include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper (must be mix of websites and books). Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, use of topic sentences and transition statements, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
Y73X93
By
margoem
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Research Paper
4
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3
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2
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1
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0
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Bibliography
4
--Cited 3 or more sources with at least one each of website/book
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--MLA format with no errors
3
--Cited 3 sources with at least one each of website/book
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--MLA format with minor errors (spacing)
2
--Failed to cite 3 sources or did not use a mix
--Source reliability questionable.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--MLA format with several errors in capitalization and punctuation
--Some missing information in bibliography
1
--Failed to cite 3 sources and did not use a mix of internet and books
--Source reliability questionable.
--Not in MLA format
0
Failed to cite sources
Intro and Conclusion Paragraph
4
These paragraphs have a good flow in which the student clearly previewed/summed up the main topics of the essay.
There is a clear hook in which the reader is drawn to read the essay.
It is clear what the essential question was.
3
Paragraphs have topic sentences that are not too specific. All key topics are previewed. Reader is left with a lasting thought about the person/event.
2
These paragraphs may not have all topics previewed in a logical way.
Topic sentences do not attempt to hook or interest the reader.
1
Not all topics previewed. Topic sentences/transitions may be missing.
0
Does not include topic/conclusion paragraphs.
Topic Sentences
4
Hooks the reader in a creative way.
3
Introduces topic clearly.
2
Gives too specific information in topic sentence.
1
Topic sentence does not match the information presented.
0
Does not have a topic sentence.
Transition Statements
4
Every transition statement creatively wraps up the previous topic and introduces the next in a logical way.
3
Transition statements sum up previous topic and introduce next topic without being too specific.
2
Transition statements either do not sum up previous topic or preview upcoming topic.
1
Transition statements do not sum up previous topic and also do not preview upcoming topic.
0
Does not use any transition statements
Detail sentences
Within all paragraphs aside from Introductory and Conclusion Paragraphs.
4
5 or more details per paragraph.
All sentences relevant to topic.
Each sentence paraphrased.
3
4 details per paragraph.
All sentences relevant to the topic.
Each sentence paraphrased with the exception of 1 at the most.
2
3/4 details per paragraph.
Most sentences are paraphrased.
1 or 2 sentences from the entire essay may not be relevant.
1
Less than 3 details per paragraph.
4 or more sentences not paraphrased.
3 or more sentences in the essay are not relevant to the topic. Many details copied directly from source.
0
Student did not find details to match each topic. Sentences copied directly from cited sources.
Grammar and Mechanics
4
Has no grammar or mechanics errors. Student strives to apply all grammar rules discussed in class and gleaned from other places.
3
Has 1-2 errors in grammar/mechanics.
2
Has 3-6 errors in grammar/mechanics.
1
Has 6-10 errors in grammar/mechanics.
0
Has more than 10 errors in grammar/mechanics.
Formal Tone
4
Never uses "you" or "I" or addresses the reader.
Vocabulary is varied and specific- formal.
3
Never uses "you" or "I" or addresses the reader.
2
Uses "you" or "I" once.
1
Uses "you" or "I" 2-3 times
0
Uses "you" or "I" several times (4 or more)
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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